Robert F. Kennedy Jr., backed by President Trump, is poised for confirmation hearings to lead a vast health agency managing crucial health policies and finances. His history of anti-vaccine rhetoric raises significant concerns, particularly among Republican senators. Although he is attempting to mitigate his past statements by asserting he is not anti-vaccine, skepticism remains. Notably, Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, has yet to decide whether to support Kennedy, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding his confirmation and the potential implications for public health policies.
If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.
How will he explain his vaccine views? Over many years, Kennedy has been clear about his beliefs on vaccines in dozens of interviews, podcasts and social media posts.
Kennedy has tried to downplay his past remarks and work, saying he's not anti-vaccine and promising not to "take away" the shots.
The health committee chairman, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., expressed concerns about Kennedy's anti-vaccine work and mentioned that he is still unsure if he is backing Trump's nominee.
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